Join us for a conversation with Dr. Sue Stuart-Smith, author of “The Well Gardened Mind: The Restorative Power of Nature,” as she discusses her 2021 book on the power of gardening. The garden is often seen as a refuge, a place to forget worldly cares, removed from the “real” life that lies outside. But when […]
Boo! ‘Tis the season for scary masks, but this workshop will leave you with a happy smile. Join Tonya Tate, creator of Nature’s Bath Soap, for a chance to use “pumpkin guts” to create a facial mask that will make your skin glow! Learn with Tonya about the incredible nutrients in pumpkins while making your […]
Philip Tamplin, from the Kentucky Bluebird Society, leads participants through the steps of building a bluebird box while sharing the importance of supporting and protecting bluebirds. You’ll learn about their nesting seasons, and how our actions help their survival. Afterwards, plan to take a walk around Yew Dell to help Philip “clean out” the bird […]
Thanks to sponsors LG&E and KU Foundation, and Liberty Federal Credit Union, we look forward to seeing you for Boo Dell 2024 for another year of family-focused fun! Our famous Trail of Treats will once again delight guests, plus we have activities with our Horticulture Team, live music, and other surprises for the whole family […]
Once the spooky holiday is over, bring your pumpkin to Yew Dell for composting! We’re partnering with our friends at Oldham County Conservation District to keep pumpkins out of landfills. We’ll add your pumpkin to our nurtured compost pile, where they’ll eventually decompose and provide enrichment to our plants. As a thank you, each dropped-off […]
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